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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.61, 382.99 and 246.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.61, 382.99 and 246.00 is: 368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.61 : 382.99 = 246.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.61/382.99 = 246.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.61x = 382.99 × 246.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.61x = 94,216.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,216.82/255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.60

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